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BREAKING NEWS: Judge dismisses attempt to overturn California’s historic cage-free law

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by the factory farming industry to overturn a landmark California law that’s the...

Iceland may have killed its last whale; whaling company says it will hang up its harpoons for good

One of Iceland's two whaling companies has announced it will stop whaling for good. This welcome decision, which comes just...

Members of Congress say more constituents support bill to outlaw public contact with big cats in wake of 'Tiger King'

A Netflix series on Joe Exotic, who made a living exploiting tigers he held in captivity at his roadside zoo, is helping to...

Farmed animal welfare
Even as slaughterhouses emerge as pandemic hotspots, USDA grants record number of waivers to dial up chicken slaughter speeds

The federal government has handed out a record number of waivers this month for chicken slaughterhouses to dial up the...

Banning trophy hunting
On Earth Day, images of thriving wildlife remind us of the need to preserve our planet's diversity

You’ve seen those cute videos and heartwarming news stories: kangaroos hopping through the streets of Adelaide, Australia...

Protecting equines
Volunteers boost the HSUS’s critical work during coronavirus crisis

One of the Humane Society of the United States’ greatest strengths is our army of volunteers. These are people across the...

Pets for Life brings lifesaving services to underserved areas amidst pandemic

Many communities hit hardest by the coronavirus crisis are those that were already underserved. These are the communities...

At Black Beauty Ranch, 800-plus animals continue an uninterrupted journey of comfort amidst a pandemic

For Alex and Loki, our two resident tigers at our Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison, Texas, spring brings lots...

Veterinarians address pet owners' concerns about the coronavirus

Update: The USDA has announced the first confirmed case of coronavirus infection in a dog (a German shepherd) in New York...